Greek Chicken and Broccoli Souvlaki
Tender chicken breast skewers, marinated in a zesty Greek mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, served with a side of steamed broccoli and a dollop of creamy tzatziki sauce, all over a bed of fluffy rice.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Greek
Ingredients
- 1.5lbsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 3tbspolive oil
- 2tbsplemon juice
- 1tspdried oregano
- 3garlic cloves, minced
- 3cupsbroccoli florets
- 2cupswhite rice
- 1cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1mediumcucumber, grated
- 1tbsplemon juice
- 1garlic clove, minced
- 1/4tspsalt
- 1smallonion, diced
Step-by-Step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and minced garlic. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and let marinate for 15 minutes.
15m - 2
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, 1 tbsp lemon juice, minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
10m - 3
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fluffy.
20mlow - 4
While the rice is cooking, steam the broccoli florets in a steamer basket for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
7m - 5
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto metal or wooden skewers. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
12mmedium-high - 6
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it evenly among four plates. Top each plate with a chicken skewer, steamed broccoli, and a dollop of the prepared tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.
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